The Fountain of Paradise - Fatima Zahra in the Noble Qur'an

The Fountain of Paradise - Fatima Zahra in the Noble Qur'an

Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhā al-salām — “peace be upon her”) stands at the center of the Qurʾān’s vision of purity and divine grace. Through her, the message of faith acquires both spiritual depth and human tenderness — a reminder that devotion and justice are inseparable dimensions of the Qurʾānic worldview.

About the Book

The Fountain of Paradise – Fatima Zahra in the Noble Qur’an, written by Āyatullāh Nāṣer Makārem Shīrāzī and translated by Shaykh Saleem Bhimji, was published by the Islamic Publishing House in 2004. Adapted from sections of the renowned Tafsīr Namūneh, the book offers a focused study of Qurʾānic chapters such as Sūrat al-Insān, Sūrat al-Qadr, and Sūrat al-Kawthar, exploring how these verses reveal the spiritual excellence of Lady Fāṭimah (ʿa).

Rather than treating her solely as a historical figure, Āyatullāh Makārem interprets her as a living expression of Qurʾānic values — purity (ṭahārah), sincerity (ikhlāṣ), and moral perseverance (ṣabr). The author illustrates how the Qurʾān presents Lady Fāṭimah as the embodiment of divine virtue and as the luminous heart of the Prophet’s household — the point where revelation transforms into compassion, knowledge, and moral purpose.

What You Will Discover

• Qurʾānic verses that highlight Lady Fāṭimah’s (ʿa) virtues and spiritual perfection.
• A thematic exposition of Sūrat al-Insān, Sūrat al-Qadr, and Sūrat al-Kawthar.
• Reflections on ṭahārah (spiritual purity), ikhlāṣ (sincerity), and ṣabr (steadfastness) as embodied in her life.
• The interpretive method of Tafsīr Namūneh and its balance between intellect and devotion.
• How Lady Fāṭimah’s example represents the living intersection of revelation, ethics, and inner transformation.

About the Author

Āyatullāh Nāṣer Makārem Shīrāzī is one of the foremost contemporary scholars of Qurʾānic exegesis and theology. His Tafsīr Namūneh remains a foundational work of modern Shīʿī thought for its accessible language and synthesis of reason and spirituality. Translator Shaykh Saleem Bhimji is an experienced scholar dedicated to rendering classical Islamic works into English with precision and clarity.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers seeking a reflective and textually grounded understanding of Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa) in the Qurʾān — ideal for students of tafsīr, Qurʾānic theology, and all who wish to explore the moral radiance that flows from her example.